by HQ
Dutch-Taiwanese artist Luvrite is carving his own lane in the world of moody R&B and alternative pop. His second single, “Where To Find Me”, taken from his upcoming EP Slowly Rushing, offers a haunting glimpse into his emotional world — a space filled with vulnerability, identity struggles, and the quiet ache of connection.
After moving from Rotterdam to London at 18 to chase music full-time, Luvrite’s path was anything but smooth. A major vocal injury forced him to pause, reflect, and rebuild. Now, at just 22, he's back with a clear vision, a signature sound, and a deeply introspective body of work that speaks to the late-night thoughts we all try to ignore.
We caught up with Luvrite to talk about the story behind the new single, navigating identity, artistic solitude, and what’s coming next.
<h3><em>It was the first song I wrote after regaining my voice. The beat instantly sparked my interest after going back into music with a lot of uncertainties.</em></h3>
"Where To Find Me" feels like a late-night confessional. What sparked the initial idea behind this track?
It was the first song I wrote after regaining my voice. The beat instantly sparked my interest after going back into music with a lot of uncertainties. That late night feeling of “slowly rushing” through life in your 20s is something a lot of us relate to.
My friend Otto from Botswana made the beat, we met over the internet when he made his first beat in 2018 and last year he got a Grammy nomination. Such a fun backstory.
You describe the song as something that hits hardest around 2AM. Is that a time when you usually write or reflect?
Actually no, I love my routine and good night of sleep haha. However due to my freelance work I often have weird schedules so I regularly find myself up at those hours with that midnight motivation in the back of my mind. So yes those hours do spark great fuel for days after.
The lyric "Cause you know where to find me, love" is so simple but heavy. Was there a specific person or moment that inspired that line?
I’m an ambivert who has extreme bursts of extroversion followed by drawing away, you know, the type of person that needs a break from the party. But secretly I always hope someone will come looking for me..
Your background is Dutch-Taiwanese - how does your cultural identity influence your songwriting or the way you see the world?
I’ll be very honest here: I believe my own cultural identity by itself is only a small part of me. I’ve had the opportunity to start from very humble beginnings, I started working at 14, and the people I’ve met along the way from different cultures and social classes have all gifted me with different nuggets. One thing me and all my friends have in common is a multicultural background and a problem-solving mindset. I used to see songs the same way, puzzles to be completed. However the wonderful thing about art is that you can leave it with a question mark sometimes. Subtle foreshadowing..
Leaving Rotterdam for London at 18, then dropping out of BIMM, must've been a huge leap. What pushed you to take that risk?
During covid I was getting a version of it that was just not quite what I was expecting. I was also getting inquiries to work in music which was really the end goal anyways. As a kid I wanted to become a biologist or policy maker so I do sometimes miss that kind of stimulation. Hence my constant rotation of hobbies!
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Losing your voice due to medical issues sounds intense. How did that experience change your relationship with music?
It’s like a football player losing his foot really! It’s made me infinitely more grateful and due to lasting damage I view my voice as a battery now whereas before I could record all day long. It has taught me to put more emphasis on things like sleep, something often disregarded in today’s “grind” culture.
There's a cinematic quality to your production - immersive, emotional, and textured. What artists or sounds shaped that aesthetic?
People always say I sound like The Weeknd but I think that’s just how my voice sounds. I’ve always listened a lot to artists like Ye, Kid Cudi and Frank Ocean who all use large, cinematic sounds. I try to put little audio candy in there which I’ve gotten from acts like Brockhampton or Bon Iver, now mix that with vocals and smoothness like as Odeal or Brent Faiyaz and you get me.
The EP title, Slowly Rushing, feels like a contradiction. What does it mean to you?
Again a good question! It’s an oxymoron. It’s that feeling when you’re very busy with a hundred things yet when you’re in the thick of it you can’t really recognize the tiny growth spurts. You know when you first start out with art and you still have your job, study or relationships to look after. That’s what Slowly Rushing means! But we’re doing so all the way to the top ahaha.
You've already gained support from platforms like WONDERLAND and ONES TO WATCH. How has that early recognition impacted your confidence or creative direction?
I’m very grateful for both of those spotlights, shout out to them and yourselves! Right now I’m looking to get more real listeners, that’s what it’s about for me; real people that relate and emotionally connect to the music. Recognition besides that truly is the sweet cherry on top.
What can we expect next from Luvrite in 2025 - more visuals, live shows, or something unexpected?
Yes I’ve just dropped the video for “Where To Find Me” along with the song. You can expect the next single “On My Own” in September followed by “Slowly Rushing” in October, which will be accompanied by a live release show during which I’ll use my experience as an actor and filmmaker to truly create an immersive experience. I’ll be blending visuals and theater along with the music.. So, see you there?